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“With the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, women pilots went aloft to serve their nation. . . . A soaring tale in which, at long last, these daring World War II pilots gain the credit they deserve.”—Liza Mundy, New York Times bestselling author of Code Girls
“A powerful story of reinvention, community and ingenuity born out of global upheaval.”—Newsday
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“A powerful story of reinvention, community and ingenuity born out of global upheaval.”—Newsday
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Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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Axel is a little truck with big, big wheels who loves exploring and adventure. In this My First I Can Read! book, Axel finds himself stuck in the mud and learns that sometimes you have to get really messy to have a whole lot of fun! Simple, declarative sentences, basic phonics, and bold illustrations make Axel perfect for emerging readers who love trucks and other vehicles that go. With a focus on transportation, bright artwork, and simple, declarative...
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Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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Describes what happened when a slave ship packed with plunder was captured by pirates in 1717 then sunk by a brutal storm. Tells the story of the 1984 expedition to locate the wreck and what was uncovered.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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"Celebrating the invention of vehicles, this collective biography tells the inspiring stories of the visionaries who changed the way we move through air, water, and land. Perfect for fans of Mistakes that Worked and Girls Think of Everything"--
7) Planes
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Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
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Simple text and color photographs introduce young readers to airplanes.
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English
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"The bicycle is a vestige of the Victorian era, seemingly out of pace with our age of smartphones and ridesharing apps and driverless cars. Yet we live on a bicycle planet. Across the world, more people travel by bicycle than by any other form of transportation. Almost anyone can learn to ride a bike-and nearly everyone does. In Two Wheels Good, writer and critic Jody Rosen reshapes our understanding of this ubiquitous machine, an ever-present force...
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DK/Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2022.
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Español
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In My First Things That Go, kids learn about different types of transportation including planes, trains, and cars. This informational vehicle book features a variety of transportation vehicles and pictures. Each spread has exciting facts, labels, and high-quality pictures. The images are labeled clearly and promote early learning and language skills. The books are a sturdy format that is ideal for small hands to hold and carry, and the pages are filled...
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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"You have probably ridden on a bus at some point in your life, but do you know what bus drivers actually do all day? Their job is much more than just picking people up and dropping them off! From inspections to learning routes, this text explores the duties of a bus driver in an interesting and fun way. Colorful pictures and easy-to-read spreads encourage even reluctant readers to learn more about this important job that helps many members of a community...
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EARLY MORNING ON APRIL 15, 1912, the RMS Titanic, on her glorious maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, sank after striking an iceberg in the North Atlantic. Thus the ship declared to be unsinkable was lost in one of the most infamous tragedies in history. Even now, a century later, the events surrounding the Titanic continue to haunt and intrigue us.
Critically acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson weaves together the voices...
Critically acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson weaves together the voices...
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Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
©2018.
Language
English
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"Amy Hill Hearth uncovers the story of a little-known figure in U.S. history in this fascinating biography. In 1854, a young African American woman named Elizabeth Jennings won a major victory against a New York City streetcar company, a first step in the process of desegregating public transportation in Manhattan. This illuminating and important piece of the history of the fight for equal rights, illustrated with photographs and archival material...
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